Eleocharis (Noun)
Meaning
Sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The eleocharis grows in dense clusters along the riverbank, with its basal sheaths visible above the surface of the water.
- In the wetlands, a type of eleocharis is common, and is known for its small flowers and prominent basal sheaths.
- The eleocharis plants also thrive in shallow water and tolerate varying levels of salt and debris in their environment.
- Eleocharis species grow near the surface of ponds and marshes with its narrow basal sheaths wrapped tightly around the stem.
- A native type of eleocharis with green sheaths can be found growing along shorelines in combination with short grasses and varied brush.